Reviews
Introducing Asgard Raven: Britpop Revivalist Releases ‘For Us All’
Hailing from Andover, UK, Asgard Raven brings a refreshing blend of nostalgic Britpop vibes and heartfelt lyricism in his latest release, ‘For Us All.’ Asgard’s musical journey traces back to his military days in Cyprus, where he first picked up the guitar. Influenced by the likes of Oasis, his disdain for mainstream pop fuelled his […]
Wise John Featuring Leo. : ‘Standing In Sunlight’ Is A Catchy Indie Pop Gem
After ‘A Wonderful World,’ a critically acclaimed album, USA-based singer-songwriter Wise John has released a new song featuring the Portuguese singer-songwriter leo. on vocals. leo. and John met on TikTok and haven’t even met in real life. Still, they managed to produce a wonderful gem together: ‘standing in sunlight‘. Inspired by the likes of Belle […]
‘S. B. Butler’ – Ellery Twining: An Avant-Garde Ode To Gen-X Childhood
Spoken word music is a problematic genre to critique for someone obsessed with melody and form. You’re caught between the dichotomy of compartmentalisation and craft; looking for the what, where and why and the interactions betwixt them. If the underlying music supports the thematic approach of the narrative a fuller picture can be gained and […]
‘Long Ride’ – GS Flipp: Hip-Hop’s Emerging Talent Shows Promise On First Single
Born in Newark New Jersey, via Atlanta before settling in Hollywood, GS Flipp arrives with his debut single, ‘Long Ride’. It’s a short, compact and melodic insight into what to expect on future release. GS sees himself as the voice of the traumatised, the down-trodden, the deluded lovers et a la; admirable sentiments indeed, but it’s […]
‘Polymer’ – Fake Figure: There’s Nothing Plastic About This HUGE Slab Of Metal
Orange County’s Fake Figures released their first music since 2019s ‘We Are The Dead’, in August of 2023. ‘Miasmatic’, represented a seismic shift, in both attitude and craft. It was a blitzkrieg, driving, monolith of pounding beats, electrifying riffs and above all else featured the debut of Steve Ludwig on vocals. This, in my opinion, has […]
German Fun Rock: ‘Endless No’ by Fake Plastic
Germany has turned out numerous standout bands that fuse indie rock with punk and pop, such as The Ärzte, Die Toten Hosen, Wizo, and JBO. What sets them apart is their ability to have fun, delivering upbeat tracks that bring joy without taking themselves too seriously. Fake Plastic embodies this same vibe, making them a […]
The Breakdown Unveil ‘Modern Lies’: A Britpop Revival in the Making
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of London, The Breakdown have released their latest single, ‘Modern Lies.’ Produced by the talented Andy Strevens, this track elevates The Breakdown’s distinctive style to new heights. With ‘Modern Lies,’ the band explores the intricate nuances of digital-era identities and the profound struggles of self-perception within a social media-dominated […]
‘A Perfect Lie’ – Andreas Gavlén: A Solid Third Outing For Swedish Solo Artist
The weird thing about reviewing a new artist is that sometimes they sound familiar, but you can’t quite place why. Often, you’re caught between your initial perception and something altogether innate that gnaws aways at you, almost within grasp, but never fully materialising and that’s where I am with Andreas Gavlén. An indie rock musician from Gävle on […]
‘Lady Ayahuasca’ By Carnival Mind: Melody + Lyrics = (An Amazing) Song!
It’s been a while since Jim Morrison from The Doors left our world. It was on the anniversary of his death that two Australian musicians, Dave and Rich, met each other at his Père Lachaise graveside in Paris. On that day, a musical bond was made, and Carnival Mind was born. The other band members […]
